Facing surging energy demands from its expanding AI operations, Google is turning to nuclear power. The tech giant has inked a 25-year deal with NextEra Energy to purchase electricity generated by the Duane Arnold Energy Center in Iowa, which is slated to be revived in 2029. The plant was originally shuttered in 2020. Google views this initiative as the quickest route to securing substantial nuclear energy resources to fuel its immediate AI growth. This move highlights a growing industry trend, with tech companies increasingly looking to nuclear solutions to meet the immense power requirements of artificial intelligence. Beyond the Duane Arnold project, Google is also exploring advanced nuclear reactor technologies in collaboration with NextEra and Kairos Power, signaling a long-term commitment to nuclear energy as a key component of its power infrastructure.
Google Bets on Nuclear Comeback to Power AI Expansion
